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Want to encourage residents to stop by the office and spread the joy? Winter is a great time to build some community camaraderie and get to know your resident’s a little bit better. With this event, set up a collaborative thanksgiving tree in the main office or entryway to your community! Have residents write the things they’re thankful for on fall colored leaves. You can then help residents hang the colorful leaf notes from the tree with string! Image source: Meaningful Mama You can cut leaves yourself and keep them in a stack or basket by the tree. Download this free PDF leaf pattern for printing and tracing. ...

Get a head start on holiday cards with this fun DIY workshop! There are some things that just put you in the holiday spirit. The smell of cinnamon and spice, getting the lights and Christmas tree up, and receiving your first holiday-card update in the mail! This year, residents can handcraft cards for their closest family and friends! Add an extra special personal touch to spread the holiday cheer. Getting started While you may find that the residents most likely to show up are those who already love crafting and know all the tricks, make space for newbies! Encourage residents to bring...

Remember those long days of video games? The lazy summers and relaxing weekends? Or how about the classic 80s gaming movie The Wizard? While your tournament may not be as exciting as a bunch of screaming tweens seeing Super Mario Bros. 3 for the first time, you can still have plenty of fun! Recapture that competitive spirit with a video game tournament fundraiser! Think your residents have what it takes to beat the competition playing all the old school favorites? Let’s go! Gaming systems If you have consoles of your own you can loan to the event, great! However, if you don’t have systems you can use, you’ll need to hunt them down at a local electronics rental shop. It’s up to you which brand you...

Pumpkins, leaves, and rain… oh, my! Fall is certainly upon us! Looking to put together some fall fun for your community’s youngest residents? Plan an exciting story time and craft on a very small budget. Check out these great crafts, books, and rhymes for fall! Songs Everyone loves these simple chants and songs. Sing along with the kids and get them moving! **TIP** Use simple props like scarves or finger puppets, or just use your hands and arms to lead the children in song. Here are some lovely librarians singing the classic fall favorite: the Five Little Pumpkins song. ...

It’s ghosts and goblins time! Are you brave enough to stick your hand in a bowl of goo and grab a clue? Are you ready to hunt for bats in the trees? Your residents will have a blast running around your community property in search for clues. The best part? All the clues will lead to the ultimate haunted treasure! Get ready for clues like… “Out in the dark and under a tree Look for a graveyard skeleton key Don't be afraid of guts and goo For on that key is your next clue” This Halloween, a “haunted” community scavenger hunt is a creative and exciting way to bring everyone together. Preparations The key to a successful scavenger hunt is in the clues...